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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.98, 477.22 and 226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.98, 477.22 and 226.76 is: 340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.98 : 477.22 = 226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.98/477.22 = 226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.98x = 477.22 × 226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.98x = 108,214.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,214.41/317.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.32

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